Rams Scramble for Backup QB, Garoppolo Holds Leverage

0:00On April 3, the Los Angeles Rams just lost out on Kirk Cousins, who signed with the Raiders earlier this week as a backup option. Now they're scrambling for an experienced quarterback to back up Matthew Stafford, and their top choice, Jimmy Garoppolo, is still hanging in the... ...balance after they dragged their feet all off season. Meanwhile, the Rams made it clear they wanted a proven passer behind Stafford, but they never locked in Garoppolo, despite him being right there. With Cousins off the board, options are drying up fast for both sides, and folks are wondering if Jimmy G now holds some leverage over the team. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the impact, especially since the Packers are also hunting for a veteran backup behind Jordan Love after losing. Malik Willis, the Rams dodged a bullet when Arizona pick Gardner Minshu over Garoppolo, but instead of jumping on it, LA let the moment slip. On the flip side, some speculate the front office might be holding out to draft Stafford's eventual successor later this month. Even if they grab a rookie, keeping a guy like Garoppolo around takes the pressure off and hedges their Super Bowl bets smartly.

1:05Bottom line, the Rams have slim pickings left at Backup Cupie, so they better seal the deal quick before regret sets in, and they're stuck rolling the... dice come training camp.